Manchester United have delayed announcing a decision over the future of Mason Greenwood and it is now possible there will be no resolution until the September international break.
Greenwood, 21, has been the subject of an internal investigation from United since February when the UK’s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) discontinued its case against him for attempted rape, assault, and coercive control concluding there was “no longer a realistic prospect of conviction” after key witnesses withdrew their cooperation from the investigation.
Greenwood denied all of the alleged offences.
The club had said it intended to make the call on Greenwood before the start of the Premier League season, but now wants to explain the findings of their internal investigation with key stakeholders so the timeline has changed. This they said includes United’s women’s team and fan advisory board.
Amid this postponement, United’s England players were targeted online before and after their World Cup quarter-final against Colombia. In response to posts from United’s official women’s account about the game, which England won 2-1, users have petitioned Katie Zelem, Ella Toone and Mary Earps to allow Greenwood’s return. The messages were seen by players.
The club, however, insist the decision…
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